St Mary's Primary
Strokestown, Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 136 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 91 girls, 45 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17808T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Mary’s Primary School is situated in the townland of Lisroyne, Strokestown, County Roscommon, and provides a warm, secure environment for around 130 pupils. The school’s ethos centres on fostering happy learners who develop a lifelong love of learning, with a strong emphasis on personal development, emotional health and wellbeing. A balanced curriculum is enriched by participation in the Say Yes to Languages programme (introducing French to third‑through‑sixth classes) and the Blue Star programme, which educates pupils about Ireland’s role in the European Union and the 27 member states. The school actively promotes fitness and environmental stewardship through the Active School Flag and Green Flag initiatives, currently working towards its third Active School flag and eighth Green Flag. Sporting opportunities include Gaelic football via Cumann na mBunscol, as well as basketball and soccer competitions. Inclusive provision is highlighted by dedicated autism classes opened in 2022 and expanded in 2023, alongside a Book Rental Scheme and a free School Hot Meals Programme accessed via an online app. Modernised facilities within a building dating from 1954 support contemporary teaching and learning.
History
A primary school has operated on the site since 1891. The present school building was constructed in 1954 and has undergone numerous modernisations to meet current educational standards.
Applying to St Mary's Primary
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
School-published admissions links
These links come from the school's published admissions material. Check the school year shown before relying on dates or place numbers.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to St Mary's Primary. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Primary
How many pupils attend St Mary's Primary?
St Mary's Primary has 136 pupils enrolled, 91 girls and 45 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Mary's Primary a DEIS school?
No. St Mary's Primary is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of St Mary's Primary?
St Mary's Primary has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.
Illustration based on a photo by John M. Photo and adapted illustration: CC BY-SA 2.0.